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Qatar
KAH-tah
Qatar (noun) means a small, wealthy country on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, officially the State of Qatar, with Doha as its capital. Example: “Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
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A small, wealthy country on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, officially the State of Qatar, with Doha as its capital.
"Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup."
How to use Qatar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Gulf nation known for its natural gas wealth and capital city Doha.
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Etymology
An English rendering of the Arabic name Qaṭar.
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What does “Qatar” mean?
The word “Qatar” means a small, wealthy country on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, officially the State of Qatar, with Doha as its capital. In plain terms, the Gulf nation known for its natural gas wealth and capital city Doha.
How do you pronounce “Qatar”?
“Qatar” is pronounced KAH-tah (/ˈkɑtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Qatar” in a sentence?
Here is “Qatar” used in a sentence: “Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.”
What part of speech is “Qatar”?
“Qatar” is a noun.
Where does the word “Qatar” come from?
The word “Qatar” comes from Arabic. An English rendering of the Arabic name Qaṭar.
Is “Qatar” a common word?
“Qatar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the capital of Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha. Qatar is a small, wealthy country located on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf.
Is Qatar a country or a city?
Qatar is a country, officially known as the State of Qatar, not a city. Its capital city is Doha.
Where is Qatar located?
Qatar sits on a peninsula that juts into the Persian Gulf. It is a small nation known for its wealth.
Do you use "the" before Qatar, as in "the Qatar"?
No, "Qatar" is used without "the" as a standard country name, similar to "France" or "Japan" — you simply say "Qatar," not "the Qatar." This differs from countries whose names include a descriptive noun, such as "the United States" or "the Netherlands."
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